Sheridan County Extension Director

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13698519 Sheridan County Extension Director Kansas State University About This Role Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents (including county directors) are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board. - Collaborate with local unit staff, board members, and others (as appropriate) to provide leadership for the following activities: - Developing the annual budget, securing extramural funds, submitting appropriate financial reports, and reviewing audits. - Handling legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law. - Supervising, coaching, and evaluating local unit staff. - Planning for office space, equipment, and technology. - Working with the Extension Board; local stakeholders; area and state extension faculty; and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues. - Developing and maintaining strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision-makers in the county. - Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of research-based educational programming to help our community become a better place to live, work, and play. This will be accomplished by engaging extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners in a comprehensive process to strengthen the social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of our communities. - Provide research-based educational programming related to family and consumer sciences. Programming may include but is not limited to: family life, nutrition, food safety, parenting, communication, financial management, leadership, and health. - Implement 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues. The primary focus of this position is youth development, along with adult volunteer development; youth education; membership growth and participation; and community partnership expansion. Programming will include but is not limited to: community club support, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create program opportunities with new and existing community partners. - Successful extension programs require agents to: - Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-State Research and Extension's five critical issues (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow's leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals. - Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the K-State Next-Gen Strategic Plan. Strategies might include educational programming in a community-based setting; events and activities that provide experiential learning opportunities; use of innovative technologies; individual educational consultations; and group facilitation. - Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs. - Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming. - Develop and implement strategies to serve all co munity audiences. - Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact. - Cultivate subject matter expertise by engaging as a member of a Program Focus Team. - Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming. About Us K-State Extension connects Kansans to research-based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K-State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at extension.k-state.edu. 4-H provides school-aged youth with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities. It is a research-based experience that helps kids and teens thrive through connection, learning, service and leadership opportunities. Adult volunteers, managed by their local 4-H youth development extension agent(s), share their passions, skills and talents to empower youth to reach their full potential. Learn more about Kansas 4-H at kansas4-h.org. Extension agents